Thomas Friday Hema ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from Hawaii
On September 4, 1950 Corporal Hema was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Hawaii. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 163562 |
Service ID | 30111046 |
Name | Thomas Friday Hema |
From | Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii |
Birth Date | March 11, 1921 |
Casualty Date | September 4, 1950 |
War | Korean War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Corporal |
Specialty | Truck Driver Light |
Unit/Group | 100th Battalion |
Casualty Type | Killed in Action |
Location | North Korea |
Notable Awards |
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart |
Remembered | Thomas is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Thomas Friday Hema was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Hema had the rank of Corporal. His military occupation or specialty was Truck Driver Light. Service number assignment was 30111046. Attached to 100th Battalion.
He was born on March 11, 1921. According to our records Hawaii was his home or enlistment state and Honolulu county has been included within the archival record. We have Honolulu listed as his city.
During his service in the Korean War, Army Corporal Hema experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 4, 1950. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Killed in Action. Incident location: North Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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Please note this might not be a complete or completely accurate accounting. For some awards we use probability factors based on known service details. Thanks for your understanding.
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ Bronze Star
★ Purple Heart
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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